One Sheet (27" x 41") ;
Fine Folded
United Artists, R-1944

John Wayne and Claire Trevor star in director John Ford's highly praised Western drama, presented by Walter Wanger. This example, issued for the film's 1944 US theatrical re-release by United Artists, is unrestored and folded. It shows pin holes, a chip in the border, and two tears on the upper border that have been reinforced with brown tape on the back. There are also two small holes, general wear at the folds and crossfolds, and scattered tiny stains in the white field. Despite these flaws, the colors remain vibrant, making this poster an excellent candidate for linen backing. The beautiful Western artwork emphasizes this unrestored poster from one of John Ford's most acclaimed films.

"Stagecoach" is a Western directed by John Ford and features Claire Trevor and John Wayne in leading roles as the film centers on a diverse group of passengers journeying by stagecoach through perilous Apache land. The film has long been regarded as a landmark achievement that goes beyond the boundaries of the Western genre and is widely celebrated as one of the greatest and most influential films in cinema history. Released on March 2, 1939, the film received immediate acclaim from critics and industry publications. It solidified John Wayne's status as a top-tier leading actor and earned a profit of $297,690. Orson Welles cited the film as a prime example of masterful filmmaking, revealing that he watched it over 40 times while preparing to direct "Citizen Kane" (1941). The film is widely acknowledged for surpassing the conventions of the Western genre and philosopher Robert B. Pippin noted that the ensemble of characters and their journey are "archetypal rather than merely individual," describing the film as a "mythic representation of the American aspiration toward a form of politically meaningful equality."